Samuel Buckland Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through reservenevada.com. Camping limit of 7 days within a 30-day period.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 1:12AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
Samuel Buckland Campground sits within Fort Churchill State Historic Park, home to the adobe ruins of a U.S. Army fort built in 1860 to protect early settlers and Pony Express riders. The campground is named after Samuel Buckland, who homesteaded this valley in 1859 and operated a way station along the Carson River Trail, providing supplies and safe haven to travelers, emigrants, and soldiers. The 20 campsites are shaded by large cottonwood trees along the Carson River, offering a peaceful retreat in the high desert of Lyon County. Sites can accommodate tents, travel trailers, and motorhomes up to 45 feet, with many pull-through options available. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Water spigots are distributed throughout the campground, though not at individual sites. Vault toilets serve the camping area, and a dump station is located near the campground entrance. Recreational opportunities include exploring the preserved fort ruins, hiking the nature trail, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing along the Carson River. The park's visitor center provides historical exhibits about the fort's role in the Pony Express era and early Nevada settlement.
Directions
From US Route 50, take US Route 95 Alternate south for approximately 8 miles. The park entrance is on the west side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| ftcsp@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 577-2345 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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